According to a press release issued this week by the network, Hudson’s September 9 episode of “Next Chapter” will air as a part of OWN’s rollout of the month’s new programming schedule, which will also includes the season premiere of “Welcome to Sweetie Pie's."

Hudson’s intimate conversation with Oprah comes in the midst of the filming of her upcoming role on NBC’s second season of “Smash,” which she views as the “perfect opportunity.”

"It's gonna be challenging, and I'm a little bit intimidated to play this big Broadway star,” she said in a July interview with the Associated Press. “But it's gonna be a great experience. I can't wait to get started."